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Umai Japanese Restaurant

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:41 PM

Address
224 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 4 critical
Facility History
82 inspections
38 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11
✓ Corrected

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Employee cutting raw chicken on small cutting board over worn wooden table- Raw chicken extends over side of cutting board coming in contact with worn wood. Provide adequate area for preparation

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15
✓ Corrected

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

No evidence of employee at sushi station washing hands or changing gloves at time of inspection- Reviewed

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Knowledge

At the time of the inspection knowledgeable person in charge not available. Employees unable to answer food safety questions or adequately answer questions regarding establishment. Review procedures with PIC when CFPM is not available

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

⚠️ CRITICAL M-8-103.12
✓ Corrected

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

At the time of the inspection employee preparing sushi- No evidence of PH testing conducted for sushi rice 10/05/18 Testing of sushi rice must be conducted and logged in HACCP No evidence of lab testing for PH of sushi rice in HACCP plan- Provide

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

Multiple squeexze bottles with no labels- Provide

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 05-4-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Thermometers Provided

No thermometer available at time of inspection- Provide

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 05.4.302
• MINOR 10-3-304.12
✓ Corrected

Food Utensil Storage

Utensils stored in water- Discontinue

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304
• MINOR 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Multiple in use wiping cloths on counters throughout

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
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